Posted by matthewh on August 06, 2008 at 20:15:13 from (24.181.75.127):
In Reply to: Re: truck torque posted by dcarp on August 06, 2008 at 07:41:46:
I agree and think I am good. What I did not say is a started with a very small camper.
I have the base HD chevy truck. The combination is well within max trailer weight and GCWR (trailer marketed to be towed by standard 1/2 ton - that would be loaded to the max). Even though not duals, with the 3/4 heavy suspension and stock E load rated tires inflated properly at 80psi it is very solid to drive, definately not on the edge, no sway, no sweaty palms, handles/stops very well
Interesting enough, the diesel only adds 600 lbs to the GCWR. Performance though is a different story. Yes, I would like to have the Duramax. Overall, I am very pleased, perhaps surprised, at the performance of the base 6.0l gas (same base engine also used in the 3500 1 ton). I can go pleanty fast enough and then some not to be a traffic hazard.
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